Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Profit and Loss

Question:

Nakul went to the market to buy groceries. He has some money with him, 20% of which he used to buy wheat flour, 25% of the remaining money is spent on cooking oils. If he is left with Rs.900, then find out total amount of money that Nakul had.

Options:

Rs. 1,500

Rs. 1,200

Rs. 1,350

Rs. 1,800

Correct Answer:

Rs. 1,500

Explanation:

Let he has a total of = 100%

Money spent by him on wheat flour = 20%

Money spend by him on cooking oils = 25% of remaining 80% = 20%

Remaining money after spending = 100 - 20 - 20 = 60%

ATQ, 60% = 900

100% = 1500